Purnell Crossing homeowners show up to Planning Comm.

By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (May 16, 2019) Purnell Crossing homeowners continued to express their frustrations over a proposed rental development on an adjacent property at the Berlin Planning Comm...

Cruisin’ OC returns to resort, Berlin

By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (May 17, 2019) The 29th annual Cruisin’ Ocean City event rolled into the resort on Thursday and will continue until Sunday. This nationally-recognized show attracts more...

Berlin at crossroads of preservation and cost

Letter writer Jeff Smith makes a good point this week: no one wants to see a repeat of the money scramble Berlin officials and residents experienced during this year’s budget process. It’s certain...

Spending cuts lead to lower budget at intro.

Fifteen percent reduction included in first reading By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (May 16, 2019) The Berlin mayor and Town Council introduced a $15.6 million budget for fiscal year 2020 during its Mo...

Esther Diller resigns from OP Board, position may be filled

By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (May 16, 2019) With less than three months before the Ocean Pines Board of Director’s election, director Esther Diller has announced her resignation. Diller, who was ele...

Oversight caused lack of annual mtg. notice

By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (May 16, 2019) Members of the Ocean Pines Association apparently have not been receiving proper notification of the annual meeting for the past few years, and the Election...

Site plan approved for Berlin bldg.

By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (May 16, 2019) A site plan for a proposed industrial complex building on Washington Street was unanimously approved during a Berlin Planning Commission meeting last Wedn...

Weekly Downtown Fireworks Displays Questioned

OCEAN CITY — Resort tourism officials this week waffled somewhat on the idea of weekly fireworks in the future, instead agreeing to explore other special events that will enhance the summer vis...

Early Tax Increase Talk Irks Two County Commissioners

SNOW HILL –  A two-cent property tax increase proposed by county staff drew immediate criticism from a pair of Worcester County Commissioners this week.At the start of a budget work sessio...

Hello Sea Bass

It was a pretty gorgeous day on land today with sunny skies and warm temps, but on the ocean it started off reel “saucy.”  The wind laid down for the afternoon making it beautiful and...